BA/BSc

English

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Program requirements

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Key facts

Program
Bachelor's
Duration
4 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
49,282USD
Start date
Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Alma College says about their program:

At Alma, our English program prioritizes helping you develop as a creative and critical thinker. As an English major, you will: Survey formative works from the American and British canons – from Shakespeare and Chaucer to Toni Morrison and Don DeLillo. Craft your own poetry, prose or nonfiction writing. Take at least one foreign language class to study the sounds, structure and beauty of a language different from your own.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Students with a 2.75 high school grade point average or higher do not need to opt-in to a test optional pathway when applying, they will be automatically considered for admission without the need to submit an ACT/SAT test score.

English proficiency

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79
TOEFL Essentials
8.5
Duolingo
105
ESOL
112
MET
57

English proficiency waivers

ACT score of 18
SAT Reading score of 510 or an ACT English score of 20
ELS Language Center Level 112
Grade of C or higher in English Composition from an accredited U.S. college/university
Examination for the Certification of Competency in English (ECCE) score of B2
Examination for the Certification of Proficiency in English (ECPE) score of C2
Successfully earned a high school diploma at an international high school where the only language of instruction is English

Documents required

Application form
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
International Student Declaration of Finance Form

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Fees and funding

Alma College provides many financial aid opportunities for you throughout your college career

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition
USD$49,282 per year

Funding

Alma Scholarship

Amount
US$25,000 per year
Requirements
Average GPA <3.00

Achievement Scholarship

Amount
US$26,000 per year
Requirements
Average GPA 3.00 – 3.24

Tartan Scholarship

Amount
US$28,000 per year
Requirements
Average GPA 3.25 – 3.49

Dean’s Scholarship

Amount
US$30,000 per year
Requirements
Average GPA 3.50 – 3.74

Trustee Scholarship

Amount
US$31,000 per year
Requirements
Average GPA 3.75 – 3.99

Presidential Scholarship

Amount
US$32,000 per year
Requirements
Average GPA 4.00+

Performance Scholarships

Amount
US$1,500 per year
Requirements
Available to talented students in art & design, dance, e-sports, music (both vocal and instrumental), theatre and Scottish Arts.

Distinguished Awards

Amount
US$2,000 per year
Requirements
Available to talented students in art & design, dance, e-sports, music (both vocal and instrumental), theatre and Scottish Arts. Students demonstrating exemplary performance in any of these areas may be eligible. All funds are awarded at the discretion of the fine and performing arts faculty, and the students’ intended major or minor is not a consideration.

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Visa requirements for Alma College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements